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10-Day Green Travel Experience Through Guatemala

Your own guide, your own vehicle, and an itinerary shaped entirely around you.

10 Days / 9 Nights Up to 25 Guests Free Itinerary Changes Local Expert Guide

About This Tour

A 10-day private nature-focused route through Guatemala — the cloud forests of Biotopo del Quetzal, the Crater Azul cenote, Tikal and Quirigua's ruins, the Rio Dulce, Garifuna Livingston, and the Mayan villages of Lake Atitlan. The entire route stays within Guatemala, from the Alta Verapaz highlands through the Peten jungle to the Rio Dulce, the Caribbean coast at Livingston, and Lake Atitlan.

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

A private guide, driver, and vehicle for the entire trip, with hotels pre-arranged at every overnight stop — the pace and any optional stops can still be shaped around your group.

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Arrival

Arrival pickup at La Aurora International Airport, Guatemala City (GUA).

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Day 1 — Welcome to Guatemala!

Arrival at La Aurora International Airport and a private transfer to your Guatemala City hotel.

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Day 2 — Spot the Beautiful Quetzal

A walk through the misty cloud forest of the Biotopo del Quetzal in search of Guatemala's national bird, followed by a drive to the coffee-growing highlands of Coban.

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Day 3 — Swim in a Crystal-Clear Cenote

A boat trip along the Rio la Pasion past turtles, crocodiles, and birdlife to the Crater Azul, a roughly 10-meter-deep cenote with clear water for swimming.

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Day 4 — Tikal, Jewel of the Mayan World

A full day exploring Tikal's roughly 3,000 structures, including the 65-meter Temple of the Great Jaguar, amid howler monkeys and toucans.

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Day 5 — Journey to the Banks of the Rio Dulce

A transfer to the Rio Dulce, with a stop at the waterfalls and hot springs of Finca Paraiso along Lake Izabal.

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Day 6 — Visit the Garifuna Ethnic Group

A private boat trip past 17th-century Fort San Felipe and a canyon with hot springs, arriving in the Garifuna town of Livingston on the Caribbean coast.

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Day 7 — Quirigua's Wonderful Mayan Site

A visit to the UNESCO-listed Quirigua archaeological site in the Motagua Valley, known for stelae up to 10.7 meters tall, followed by a drive to Antigua.

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Day 8 — Journey to Lake Atitlan

A scenic drive to Lake Atitlan, ringed by three volcanoes at 1,600 meters above sea level, arriving in Panajachel.

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Day 9 — Tzutuhil Native Villages of Lake Atitlan

A boat trip to Santiago Atitlan, home to the Maximon cult, and San Juan La Laguna's weavers' cooperative for a lesson in natural dyeing and traditional weaving.

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Day 10 — Bid Goodbye to Guatemala

A private transfer to Guatemala City's international airport for the departure flight.

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Departure

The trip ends in Guatemala City, with a transfer to La Aurora International Airport (GUA) for your departure flight.

What's Included

A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Hotels and transport arranged for every day of the trip
Pacing and optional stops shaped around your group
All tolls, parking, and fuel

What's Not Included

Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses

Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?

Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees

Important Information

Know Before You Book

  • Group size can range from 1 to 25 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
  • Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
  • Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.

Know Before You Go

  • We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
  • Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
  • Your arrival flight details are required to confirm the itinerary.

Special Requests

  • Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
  • Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — your own driver and air-conditioned vehicle throughout, with an English or Spanish-speaking local guide on excursions.
No — from the Alta Verapaz cloud forests to the Caribbean coast at Livingston and Lake Atitlan, the whole trip stays within Guatemala.
November through February is generally considered the best window at Biotopo del Quetzal, though sightings are never guaranteed with wild birds.
Yes — this is a fully private, customizable tour, so extra time at any stop can be arranged.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.

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